Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR decisions have affected … Read more
Fulham defender Calvin Bassey looked up to Harry Maguire when they were both at Leicester City. Now the two were face to face in the Premier League, with United beating Fulham 1-0 at the weekend at Craven Cottage. Bassey and Maguire spent a lot of time chatting post-game, with the Nigeria international only having positive … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has stated that he wants Jack Grealish to get angry. The England winger has been in and out of the team this season, after winning the Treble with the Citizens last term. Grealish came out for the 6-1 win over Bournemouth, with Jeremy Doku scoring once and providing four assists. … Read more
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admits he is emotionally attached to the club. The Argentine is set to play his old team with his new Chelsea side on Monday in the Premier League. While Pochettino will always wish Spurs success, he hopes to get one over the league leaders this time around. He told reporters … Read more
Nov 5, 2023, 01:56 PM ET Luis Díaz made an extraordinary return for Liverpool as he scored a 95th-minute equaliser as his team drew 1-1 with Luton Town in the Premier League on Sunday while awaiting the promised release of his kidnapped father by Colombia’s National Liberation Army (ELN) guerrillas. After scoring his late goal, … Read more
Nov 4, 2023, 08:59 PM ET Another weekend of European football provided plenty of drama, excitement and goals. If you checked the box scores, you’d think there were few surprises as the weekend’s action got underway, but those full-time figures tell only half the story. On Saturday, Harry Kane starred for Bayern Munich in his … Read more
play Can Man Utd’s win at Fulham turn their season around? (1:34)Rob Dawson discusses whether Manchester United’s victory at Fulham is going to help reassure fans after their worst start to the season since 1962. (1:34) The summer transfer window has closed throughout Europe, but there are still moves in the works and plenty of … Read more
COMMENT: Manchester United‘s two incoming knights know the value of seizing a moment – an opportunity – when it appears. And for Jim Ratcliffe and Dave Brailsford such a chance to strike an instant rapport with fans does loom this coming January… He wants that celebratory signing. That player to instantly excite the base and … Read more
Getty Images The NWSL playoff semifinals are set, and all four teams can keep an eye on the prize thanks to talented players and tactical strengths. The San Diego Wave, Portland Thorns, OL Reign, and NJ/NY Gotham FC can all realistically see a path to the podium after strong performances during the regular season. Talent-wise, … Read more
Getty Images After a pause for the international break, the NWSL Playoffs return with the championship just one week away. Before that, though, four teams will duke it out in Sunday’s semifinal matchups. After securing first-round byes, the San Diego Wave and Portland Thorns play for the first time in three weeks with their respective … Read more
